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St. John Chrysostom Parish volunteers who may have any possible contact with, or responsibility for, children must fulfill all of the Safe Environment requirements below. Volunteers who fail to secure any required clearance or training will not be permitted to serve our children.Please direct questions to Michelle O'Hanlon at (610) 874-3418 x 108 or [email protected].REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERS
1. BACKGROUND CHECKS
Volunteers must undergo state and federal background checks every five years.The state clearances are free for volunteers.
- PA State Police Criminal Record Check. Click on the underlined link. Then click New Volunteer Record Check and follow the instructions.
There is no charge for this check. - PA State Child Abuse Clearance. Click on the underlined link. If this is your first visit, click on Create Individual Account. Follow the directions for volunteers. The fee will be waived.
- A Federal Criminal Background Check, including FBI fingerprinting, is required for any volunteer who has lived in Pennsylvania less than 10 consecutive years. Ten-year Pennsylvania residents do not need the FBI check, but must complete a Disclosure Statement Application.
Federal Criminal Background Checks and fingerprinting are offered at several locations. An appointment is required. The fee is $22.60.To register for your appointment, enter Service Code 1KG6ZJ for Volunteers. Then click Schedule or Manage Appointment, and complete the information. Note: If your fingerprints are deemed unreadable, you will need to go for a second set. If they are still unreadable, a name search will be conducted and a letter issued to you. Make an appointment.2. TRAININGVolunteers must complete and document two trainings. Required are:- Completion of a "Protecting God’s Children" Awareness Session
and the signature page acknowledging receipt, review and observance of the
Standards of Ministerial Behavior and Boundaries. Classes are offered in person and online. You may find a class here.
- Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse Training. This online Archdiocesan training is mandatory.
- PA State Police Criminal Record Check. Click on the underlined link. Then click New Volunteer Record Check and follow the instructions.